Buick 2011 Lacrosse - Manual (Page 278)

Black plate (28,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2011
9-28 Driving and Operating
Running the Vehicle
While Parked
It is better not to park with the
engine running. But if you ever have
to, here are some things to know.
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WARNING
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed
area with poor ventilation is
dangerous. Engine exhaust may
enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness
and even death. Never run the
engine in an enclosed area
that has no fresh air ventilation.
For more information, see Engine
Exhaust on page 9‑27.
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WARNING
It can be dangerous to get out
of the vehicle if the automatic
transmission shift lever is not
fully in P (Park) with the parking
brake firmly set. The vehicle
can roll. Do not leave the vehicle
when the engine is running
unless you have to. If you have
left the engine running, the
vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured.
To be sure the vehicle will not
move, even when you are on
fairly level ground, always set
the parking brake and move
the shift lever to P (Park).
Follow the proper steps to be
sure the vehicle will not move.
See Shifting Into Park on
page 9‑25.
If parking on a hill and pulling a
trailer, see Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips on page 9‑56.
Automatic
Transmission
The automatic transmission has a
shift lever located on the console
between the seats.
P (Park): This position locks the
front wheels. It is the best position
to use when starting the engine
because the vehicle cannot move
easily.